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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 943.38 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 943.38 and 218.54 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 943.38 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/943.38 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 943.38 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 206,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,161.55/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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